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Burlington Man Sentenced 20 Years For Role In Meth Conspiracy
A Burlington man was sentenced Thursday to 20 years in federal prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute meth as well as unlawful possession of firearms. According to court documents, 44-year-old Jimmie Willis, along with others, conspired to bring over 400 pounds of methamphetamine to Burlington. In relation to his drug trafficking activities, Willis also possessed numerous firearms unlawfully. After his term of imprisonment, he will be required to serve five years of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system.
Three people injured in two vehicle collision
Burlington, IA- Three people were injured in a two-vehicle accident in Burlington on Thursday. According to the Iowa State Patrol, at about 1:46 AM Thursday, June 27th, a 2014 Dodge Durango was going westbound on Mason Road traversing a curve to the right of a 2006 Buick Lacrosse going eastbound.
44 Year Old Sentenced to 20 Years for Conspiracy to Distribute 400lbs of Ice Methamphetamine
A Burlington man was sentenced yesterday to 20 years in federal prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and for unlawful possession of firearms. According to public court documents, Jimmie Willis, 44, and others, conspired to bring over 400 pounds of ice methamphetamine to Burlington, Iowa. Willis also unlawfully possessed numerous firearms related to his drug trafficking activities.
For the Record - Thursday, June 27, 2024
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